Travel

Ecuador's capital city, Quito, is located high in the Andes (2,850m above sea level), squeezed between mountain peaks with hills of greenery. I loved exploring my mother's home country; the monuments and 17th-century architectural facades, picturesque plazas and magnificent churches. One of the most beautiful cities in South America, definitely a great place to visit!

There are towering volcano peaks, hike-worthy amazonian rain forest, indigenous villages, and of course stunning views. When it comes to adventure, you can’t go wrong in Ecuador. As a family, we’ve biked down Cotopaxi, treked out to Quilotoa Lagoon, paddled down the river to the Shiripuno Tribe. While it may not be the most hard-core adventurous guide — if I could get through it, then so can you. plan your perfect trip to one of South America’s top adventure destinations.

Sunshine and solitude make it the ideal destination for relaxing retreats. Tulum’s spectacular coastline is 90 minutes from the closest airport, making it a not-so-easy to get to beach. Giving visitors long stretches of cobalt blue beach and balmy breezes with only a few other people sharing your little paradise. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya, so enjoy the caves, cenotes, and historic ruins! There is also a strong New York presence in many Tulum spots — eco friendly boutique hotels, vegan restaurants, beachfront yoga classes, and indie designer stores on every corner.

The Magic City - With its melting pot of diversity, Miami is like no other Party city in America. It’s the perfect blend of a Beach town and dynamic metropolitan city, with the best of the day and nightlife. The Miami culture is in the music, food, fashion and art. If you're visiting for a long 3-day weekend and want to see a bit of everything, here is a curated list of my top picks to give a glimpse of Miami.

Cartagena de Indias is a gem of the Caribbean coast, a fairy-tale city of romance, preserved historic beauty, clear beaches, and decadent food. I traveled to this beautiful city for 4-day trip. Cartagena's Old Town is a maze of cobbled alleys, balconies covered in bougainvillea, and massive churches that cast their shadows across leafy plazas.

New York is the capital of the world & there is no place like it. Known as the big apple, the city that never sleeps, and so on, This city has something to offer everyone. It is unpredictable, charming and vibrant, full of galleries and museums, an endless number of restaurants, and history. Whether you're a local or just visiting - below is a 4-day itinerary through Manhattan's neighborhoods!

KEY WEST IS A MIX OF FRONTIER, EDGY AND ECCENTRIC; KNOWN AS FLORIDA'S SOUTHERNMOST POINT, LYING ROUGHLY 90 MILES NORTH OF CUBA. THIS 7-SQ-MILE ISLAND IS A TROPICAL OASIS WITH A TRUE LIVE-AND-BE FREE ATTITUDE, AND SEEMINGLY CONTINUOUS HAPPY HOUR. SINCE IT'S ONLY A 3-HOUR DRIVE FROM MIAMI, KEY WEST'S BEAUTIFUL, PASTEL HOMES AND SPIRITED NIGHTLIFE IS THE PERFECT DAY/WEEKEND GETAWAY TRIP.

Ecuador's capital city, Quito, is located high in the Andes (2,850m above sea level), squeezed between mountain peaks with hills of greenery. I loved exploring my mother's home country; the monuments and 17th-century architectural facades, picturesque plazas and magnificent churches. One of the most beautiful cities in South America, definitely a great place to visit!

It takes virtually no effort to burn out after a single day in Las Vegas, where extravagance isn’t an extra—it’s expected! Pace your perfect three-day trip with a balance of indulgence and exploration, and you won’t feel like you missed anything on your plane ride home to reality. The perfect vacation in Vegas combines incredible attractions like fine dining, some soft adventure, and a few ways to take in those incredible desert views.

New York is the capital of the world & there is no place like it. Known as the big apple, the city that never sleeps, and so on, This city has something to offer everyone. It is unpredictable, charming and vibrant, full of galleries and museums, an endless number of restaurants, and history. Whether you're a local or just visiting - below is a 4-day itinerary through Manhattan's neighborhoods!

Drive about 100 miles northwest of Orlando on I-75 to the middle of no where and you'll find Devil's Den Spring, one of the most prehistoric places in the US. While Florida is famous for it's beachy coasts, it also boasts over 900 freshwater springs. Devil's den Spring is a cool little destination perfect for a spontaneous road trip to visit.

Los Cabos is a tale of two Mexican towns: Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo — set at the tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula. San José del Cabo is the cultural hot spot full of galleries and shops. while, Cabo San Lucas is a bustling downtown with tequila-fueled party bars. The 20-mile Tourist Corridor separates the two towns and is lined with glamorous resorts & Hotels. Los Cabos is the place to be for a great vacation!

Nowhere is quite like Italy. The food, weather, architecture and nature - all so lovely it's hard not to daydream of, because don’t we all aspire to live in a villa wedged atop a Tuscan hill? A trip to Rome, Positano, Siena & Florence is one everyone should try to visit.

One of the most multicultural cities in the world and proud of it. Toronto embraces the fact that 49% of its residents were born outside of Canada. The food, architecture, the Distillery District -the more I saw, the more I loved. It’s perfect for A 3-day weekend!